Council tax bills are set to go up in Caerphilly County Borough in April under new draft budget proposals, which include extra investment for cleaning and tidying up the borough.
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Takeaway and flats proposed for site of former pub
A former pub in Bargoed could be developed further to include a new takeaway, with flats above.
Primary school remains shut due to icy weather
However, Idris Davies School in Abertysswg, Ysgol y Lawnt in Rhymney, and Y Cwmpawd Gilfach have all reopened.
Butcher’s shop could be converted into ‘Airbnb’ property
A former butcher’s shop in Pengam could become short-stay accommodation, according to new proposals lodged with Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Formal plans set out to replace old pub with 37 new one-bed homes
The former Tredegar Junction Hotel in Pontllanfraith could be demolished to make way for new housing.
Cowboy forced to pay thousands after conning homeowner
A rogue trader who conned a homeowner into paying thousands of pounds for unnecessary roofing work has been ordered to pay more than £6,000.
Icy weather forces four borough schools to close
Wintery weather forced the closure of four Caerphilly County Borough schools on Monday morning.
Town’s McDonald’s restaurant in line for facelift
A McDonald’s restaurant in Caerphilly could be set for a new year facelift, according to plans submitted to the county borough council.
Christmas hampers delivered to residents in need thanks to campaign
The ‘Everyone Deserves a Christmas’ campaign has seen 50 festive hampers delivered to families most in need around the Upper Rhymney Valley.
‘Being leader is about being open, telling things straight and getting things done’
Caerphilly Council’s new leader Jamie Pritchard discusses his first six weeks in the job, engaging with residents, and plans for 2026.